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April 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The skin has a complex immune system that is essential for protection and healing, requiring more research for better wound treatment.
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April 2018 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” Keratins are crucial for cell structure, growth, and disease risk.
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October 2017 in “Stem cells” Wnt signaling is crucial for skin development and hair growth.
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IL-18 signaling helps mature Tregs move into the thymus.